Iran's New Leader Mojtaba Orchestrates Surprise US Ceasefire from Shadows

In a dramatic turn of events, Iran and the United States announced a two-week ceasefire late Tuesday, defusing what seemed to be a collision course towards broader confrontation. The breakthrough came after intense backchannel diplomacy involving Pakistan, Turkey, and Egypt while China's discreet pressure on Tehran reportedly shaped its willingness to negotiate. The truce requires Iran to halt attacks in the region and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. In return, Washington agreed to pause its expand